{"title":"Sean Turnell","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Sean Turnell collection, where you can explore the fascinating works of an economist and author deeply engaged with Southeast Asian economies, particularly Myanmar. Sean Turnell is not only an academic but also a storyteller, bringing insightful narratives to his readers through a blend of education, biography, and memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest Laid Plans\u003c\/em\u003e takes you on an illuminating journey through economic theory and its real-world application, making complex concepts accessible and engaging. It's a must-read for those interested in the intricacies of financial systems and their impacts on societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eUnlikely Prisoner\u003c\/em\u003e, Turnell shares his personal experiences and tribulations, offering a compelling memoir that sheds light on the trials and triumphs of living and working in politically complex environments. This gripping narrative provides an intimate look at the challenges faced by those striving for change in uncertain times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection serves as a valuable resource for readers interested in Education \u0026amp; Reference as well as Biography \u0026amp; Memoir. Whether you are delving into economic policies or captivating personal stories, Sean Turnell's works offer a unique perspective that is both educational and deeply poignant.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"best-laid-plans-by-sean-turnell-9781761346774","title":"Best Laid Plans","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first in-depth account of the economic reform programme of Myanmar's ill-fated Aung San Suu Kyi government, by one of her key advisers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest Laid Plans\u003c\/em\u003e is a unique first-hand account of the radical economic reforms implemented in Myanmar under the ill-fated civilian government of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. These reforms, designed both to turn around Myanmar's dire economy and lay the economic foundations for democracy, were brought to a dramatic end following the military coup in Myanmar in February 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by one of Suu Kyi's key economic advisers who was imprisoned alongside her in the wake of the coup, \u003cem\u003eBest Laid Plans\u003c\/em\u003e explores the nature of the reforms, the resistance they inspired, and the events that brought this all-too-brief era of change to its catastrophic conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46354634080492,"sku":"9781761346774","price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2768893482815.jpg?v=1744284664"},{"product_id":"unlikely-prisoner-an-by-sean-turnell-9781761342929","title":"Unlikely Prisoner, An","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his darkest hour, hope became his closest companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAustralia's most unlikely political prisoner . . . is known as a person of deep optimism, bubbling enthusiasm and infectious warmth.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e— Melissa Crouch, Sydney Morning Herald\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor 650 days, Sean Turnell was held in Myanmar's terrifying Insein Prison on the trumped-up charge of being a spy. In \u003cem\u003eAn Unlikely Prisoner\u003c\/em\u003e, he recounts how an impossibly cheerful professor of economics, whose idea of an uncomfortable confrontation was having to tell a student that their essay was 'not really that good', ended up in one of the most notorious prisons in South-East Asia. And how he not only survived his lengthy incarceration but left with his sense of humour intact, his spirit unbroken and love in his heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Sean Turnell endured in his 650 days of incarceration is something that no human being should have to endure, yet he has done it with grace and, even in inhumane conditions, with profound humanity.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e— Prime Minister Anthony Albanese\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46380310954220,"sku":"9781761342929","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2730443482815.jpg?v=1744853587"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/sean-turnell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}